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The Bumble Plod

Name: The Bumble Plod
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

The Bumble Plod : Myncen Farm, 19 July 2026

The Bumble Plod is a one-lap fun run set on farm trails at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8DH on 19 July 2026. The course is described as undulating trail and takes participants across fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks on privately owned farmland.

The event is open to people aged 4 years and over; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Entrants complete a single lap to claim their finish goodies. The Bumble Plod runs alongside the Bell Plod on the same day; the events differ only in the finish medal supplied.

Entry is limited to 100 participants and entries close on 16 July 2026. The stated entry fee for The Bumble Plod is ten pounds. There is an option for camping over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026 as part of the broader event weekend.

The event is organised by Running Events Devon and takes place entirely on private land with the landowner’s permission. Participants should be prepared for natural surfaces and variable footing typical of farm trails and fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Blandford Forum

Race information

Registration

One Lap Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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